Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

A thyroidectomy is a surgical surgery that removes all or part of the thyroid gland. Thyroidectomy is a common procedure performed by general, head and neck, or endocrine surgeons when a patient has thyroid cancer, another thyroid gland ailment (such as hyperthyroidism), or goitre.

A parathyroidectomy involves the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. Hyperparathyroidism is usually treated with a parathyroidectomy. Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common parathyroid gland disease, marked by elevated blood calcium levels, bone calcium loss, and elevated parathyroid hormone levels (PTH). Secondary hyperparathyroidism is usually induced by kidney failure. Surgery is the only effective treatment for hyperparathyroidism.